Celebrate Halloween at Chicago Parks

9/18/2013

The Chicago Park District hosts dozens of Halloween events this fall in the parks. Offerings include several haunted houses, numerous pumpkin patches, movie screenings, and much more. Click here for the full listing of Halloween events or call 312-742-PLAY.

Halloween highlights this fall include:

Pumpkin Patches & Halloween Parties
• Oct. 5-31
• Various parks
• All ages, entrance fees vary from free to nominal
• Nominal fees may apply for on-site activities
Fall pumpkin patches throughout the city features a selection of all shapes and sizes and decorating stations. Some pumpkin patches and Halloween parties include a petting zoo, hayride, games, treats and a chance to take a photo at the harvest photo station. Click here for a schedule or call 312-742-PLAY.

Day of the Dead Jewelry Making
• Friday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m.
• Eugene Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., 773-478-9744
• Ages 9 and up
• Admission $20
Participants learn about the history of Day of the Dead and make a jewelry set of earrings, necklace and bracelet. Traditional Day of the Dead treats will be served. Sponsored by the park advisory council.

Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls
• Saturday, Oct. 26, 12-2 p.m.
• Eugene Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., 773-478-9744
• Ages 6 and up; ages 6-9 must have parent present
• Admission $20
Participants learn about the history of Day of the Dead, make sugar skulls from scratch and enjoy traditional Day of the Dead treats. Sponsored by the park advisory council.

The Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks, to expand your horizons by registering for one of our thousands of programs offered throughout our 260 field houses, to get a great workout indoors at one of our state-of-the-art fitness centers, or outdoors along Lake Michigan’s 26 miles of pristine lakefront, or enjoy nature with a peaceful visit.